Isn't (life) all about trying?

When I got cut from the varsity team as a sophomore in high school, I learned something. I knew I never wanted to feel that bad again. I never wanted to have that taste in my mouth, that hole in my stomach. So I set a goal of becoming a starter on the varsity.

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them

I missed 9000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games and missed the shot to win the game 26 times.

It's always been said that when I can't find a way to do anything, I will find a way to do it.

But my drive to win is so great ... I just step over that line. ... It's very embarrassing, ... one of the things you totally regret. So you look at yourself in the mirror and say, 'I was stupid.'

The reason I became such a successful athlete was my mind was saying that no matter who you put up against me, I am better, I am the best.